Trees

Aesculus hippocastanum

Horsechestnut

A stately specimen tree widely used in European and English gardens where they can reach 100' or more in height. The dark green leaves are palmately compound adding a tropical appearance to the landscape. Terminal panicles composed of numerous white and yellow bi-colored flowers arise from the branches in mid to late May. Light brown, spiny capsules develop by mid summer and become a weapon of choice for dueling siblings when they begin to fall to the ground in autumn. Certainly a striking plant for larger properties!